AI-driven upskilling leads to increase in womens participation in STEM ecosystem: EY Report

women in STEM roles in fiscal year 23-2024.

Despite strong graduation rates and growing enthusiasm for technical upskilling, women remain underrepresented across several STEM-intensive sectors.

In technology and IT, women account for 36 per cent of STEM jobs, demonstrating comparatively stronger representation but still below parity. Representation drops significantly in heavy manufacturing and engineering, where women make up only 3 per cent of the STEM workforce.

In India’s rapidly expanding electric mobility space, women hold approximately 13 per cent of roles in the EV/automotive sector. At a macro level, national employment patterns also shape STEM outcomes. India’s labour force participation rate for women rose to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24.

To fully harness the potential of women in STEM, the report calls for a comprehensive approach that expands inclusive education, strengthens mentorship and career support, and highlights women’s achievements to inspire future talent.